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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 205.61 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 205.61 and 93.78 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 205.61 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/205.61 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 205.61 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 19,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281.64/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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